9 Sterile Processing Tech 1 Sharp Memorial Hospital Night Shift Per Diem Weekends Only jobs in Mission Valley

**Facility:** Sharp Memorial Hospital
**City** San Diego
**Department**
**Job Status**
Per Diem
**Shift**
Night
**FTE**
**Shift Start Time**
**Shift End Time**
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution
**Hours** **:**
**Shift Start Time:**
10 PM
**Shift End Time:**
6:30 AM
**AWS Hours Requirement:**
8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
**Additional Shift Information:**
Weekends only and night shift
**Weekend Requirements:**
Weekends Only
**On-Call Required:**
No
**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**
$27.840 - $4.800 - 41.770
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
**Per Diem/ PRN night shift position - weekends only.**
**What You Will Do**
To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.
**Required Qualifications**
+ **H.S. Diploma or Equivalent**
+ **1 Year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technician**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED
**Essential Functions**
+ CommunicationPerformance Criteria:Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.Notifies SPD lead/Nursing units of positive biologicals/wet loads, equipment malfunctions.Obtains approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets.Evaluation Method(s)Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review, Staff Feedback.
+ Department competencyPerformance Criteria:Completing all initial competencies.Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.Implementing and adapting the comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.Evaluation Method(s):O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other___
+ DocumentationPerformance Criteria:Documents sterilizer load contents/applies load labels to itemsUsing charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testingDocuments results of biologic and vacuum testingDocuments actions in the event of load recallLabels all implantables for quick identification for quarantineAssures accurate labeling of instruments/sets.Evaluation Method(s):Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.
+ Instrument processingPerformance Criteria:Disassembles multipart instrumentsSeparates heavy and delicate instrumentsProperly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments/ equipmentInspects instruments/instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instrumentsReassembles trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, checks for cleanlinessLabels trays according to type, includes count sheets with traysProperly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'Demonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment, assists users with concerns or questions.Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.Evaluation Method(s):Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.
+ Professional developmentPerformance Criteria:Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.Maintaining individual in-service/performance records.Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.Evaluation Method(s):O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other___
+ SuppliesPerformance Criteria:Restocks carts as assignedPrepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists/preference cards as assigned.Reports low stock/overstock, outagesRequests/orders non stock items/supplies as needed/assignedRequests/orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, tape
+ Time and resource managementPerformance Criteria:Uses resources in a cost-effective mannerAnticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.Evaluation Method(s):Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class